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Asbestos Surveys in White City, Greater London
Buildings in White City built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey in White City
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
About our asbestos survey in White City
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with. Typical materials include soffits, floor tiles and garage roofs, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and public and community buildings.
Before work on a flat or house in White City, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- White City (W12, W11, W10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in White City
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Asbestos surveys in White City: local notes
White City is about 1 mile north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. For surveys in White City, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. White City is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Shepherds Bush station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in White City, near St Michael and St George or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
We carry out surveys all over the W12, W11 and W10 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Bard Road, Wood Lane and Abdale Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in White City. Neighbouring places we cover include Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile east) and Kensal Town (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
As a London location, White City is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Westfield London (less than half a mile south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around White City includes The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near White City include Kensington Aldridge Academy (under half a mile east) and Star Chamber Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Favourite pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles east) and Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles south-west)
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Every main survey type
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Also near White City
Other services in White City
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
For businesses and landlords in White City
For managing agents and freeholders in White City, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What affects the price in White City
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
- Which survey type fits your plans
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
Common questions in White City
Do you work near Shepherds Bush station?
Yes, we cover White City and the area towards Shepherds Bush station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Could my house in White City contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in White City may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note